Footballguys #145 - 9/14 - News & Notes From Around The League

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[ARI - WR John Brown still not practicing](#2) 3. [NE - No practice for WR Danny Amendola](#3) 4. [HOU - TE Gary Barnidge meeting with Texans](#4) 5. [BAL - RB Danny Woodhead to IR, out eight weeks](#5) 6. [OAK - Full practice for WR Amari Cooper](#6) 7. [MIA - RB Jay Ajayi has another full practice](#7) 8. [LAC - WR Dontrelle Inman takes part in practice](#8) 9. [LAC - WR Mike Williams remains sidelined](#9) 10. [MIA - WR DeVante Parker wants to top 1,000 yards](#10) 11. [DEN - RB Jamaal Charles back on the field](#11) 12. [DEN - RB Devontae Booker listed as limited](#12) 13. [MIN - QB Sam Bradford limited again](#13) 14. [IND - RB Frank Gore rests Thursday](#14) 15. [WAS - RB Chris Thompson on the field Thursday](#15) 16. [WAS - Full practice for WR Jamison Crowder](#16) 17. [DET - WR Golden Tate limited due to finger](#17) 18. [WAS - WR Josh Doctson limited again](#18) 19. [JAX - QB Blake Bortles full go](#19) 20. [CLE - WR Kenny Britt fully practices](#20) 21. [CLE - RB Duke Johnson logs full practice again](#21) 22. [BUF - RB LeSean McCoy takes part in practice](#22) 23. [CHI - RB Jordan Howard limited Thursday](#23) 24. [MIA - TE Julius Thomas improving chemistry](#24) 25. [MIN - RB Dalvin Cook's role will continue](#25) 26. [DAL - WR Terrance Williams remains sidelined](#26) 27. [JAX - RB Leonard Fournette keeps legs churning](#27) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 1. [NYG - Odell Beckham was told his ankle was a 6-8 week injury]() Source: ESPN.com - Dianna Marie Russini Updating a previous report, New York Giants WR [Odell Beckham Jr](=). (ankle) was told his sprained ankle would need six to eight weeks to fully heal. He suffered the injury not one month ago. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] This is the part that makes us nervous about him. We think he's playing and that Eli Manning will all but force him the ball but he's back quick. Of course, the seriousness of his ankle could have been exaggerated given he was also fighting for a new contract. For now, we're sticking with out low-end WR1 assessment. We think he will be a big part of the plan next Monday. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 2. [ARI - WR John Brown still not practicing](=) Source: AZCardinals.com - Darren Urban Arizona Cardinals WR [John Brown](=) (quadriceps) was held out of practice for a second straight day Thursday, Sept. 14. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] The Cardinals offense needs all hands on deck without RB David Johnson. We're not rushing to add Brown to the lineup if he does play against the Colts. Brown played 63 snaps against the Lions in Week 1 but was only able to haul in four passes for 32 yards. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 3. [NE - No practice for WR Danny Amendola](=) Source: ESPNBoston.com - Mike Reiss New England Patriots WR [Danny Amendola](=) (concussion, knee) remained out of practice Thursday, Sept. 14. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] We expect him to stay out, so bump Chris Hogan up in your plans. He should find a lot of space to work with as coverage rolls to Brandin Cook. He should be a nice borderline WR2/WR3 play against a Saints secondary which--how do we put this nicely--is pretty bad. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 4. [HOU - TE Gary Barnidge meeting with Texans]( Source: ESPN.com - Jeremy Fowler Updating an earlier report, free-agent TE [Gary Barnidge](=) (Browns) is meeting with the Houston Texans Thursday, Sept. 14. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] We think it could be a nice fit, especially with DeShaun Watson taking over for Tom Savage. How much they use him would make the value murky, but worth watching. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 5. [BAL - RB Danny Woodhead to IR, out eight weeks]( Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport Updating previous reports, Baltimore Ravens RB [Danny Woodhead](=) (hamstring) is expected to return in eight weeks and was placed on the Reserve/Injured list designated to return Thursday, Sept. 14. He will not require surgery. RB [Jeremy Langford](=) was signed to the active roster. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Javorius Allen will get the passing down work, and probably about half the carries. Terrance West will get more of the work and is likely to be able to find more success against the Cleveland Browns. Allen is no better than a flex play this week, though that's more than he was worth last week. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 6. [OAK - Full practice for WR Amari Cooper]() Source: Raiders.com Oakland Raiders WR [Amari Cooper](=) (knee) fully participated in practice Thursday, Sept. 14. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Cooper is a great play against a poor Jets secondary and should produce WR1 numbers this week. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 7. [MIA - RB Jay Ajayi has another full practice](=) Source: MiamiDolphins.com Miami Dolphins RB [Jay Ajayi](=) (knee) was a full participant in practice for the second straight day Thursday, Sept. 14. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] The knee was a known issue, and does not impact his value. We expect RB1 production from him this week. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 8. [LAC - WR Dontrelle Inman takes part in practice]( Source: Chargers.com Los Angeles Chargers WR [Dontrelle Inman](=) (groin) fully participated in practice Thursday, Sept. 14. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Inman is too far behind the rest of the receivers for his presence to be fantasy worthy. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 9. [LAC - WR Mike Williams remains sidelined]( Source: Chargers.com Los Angeles Chargers WR [Mike Williams](=) (back) did not participate in practice Thursday, Sept. 14. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Williams is unlikely to play this week and really it sounds like the target date for a return is October. Keep that in mind if you're in need of some bench space, as we don't know when in October or how effective Williams will be when he returns to the field. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 10. [MIA - WR DeVante Parker wants to top 1,000 yards](=) Source: Sun-Sentinel - Omar Kelly Miami Dolphins WR [DeVante Parker](=) said Thursday, Sept. 14, that his goal is 'getting to 1,000 yards.' He added that it is 'very achievable with the quarterback we have.' [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] We've been waiting for his breakout since Adam Gase first showed up. We think he's fired up and while maybe he's aiming a little high, he should have a very respectable week as a WR3 against the Chargers this Sunday. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 11. DEN - RB Jamaal Charles back on the field Source: NFL Denver Broncos RB [Jamaal Charles](=) (non-injury) fully participated in practice Thursday, Sept. 14. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Jamaal Charles didn't get enough burn to really be worth starting as anything but a Hail Mary Flex. This is CJ Anderson's backfield he's the guy you're going to start not Charles. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 12. DEN - RB Devontae Booker listed as limited Source: NFL Denver Broncos RB [Devontae Booker](=) (wrist) was limited during practice Thursday, Sept. 14. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Booker is buried behind Jamaal Charles and CJ Anderson, so he won't get much run unless one of them gets hurt. However in terms of depth chart movement this is worth watching. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 13. [MIN - QB Sam Bradford limited again](=) Source: Vikings.com Minnesota Vikings QB [Sam Bradford](=) (knee) was limited during practice Thursday, Sept. 14. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Just check back to see if Bradford practices fully on Friday. On the road against the Steelers, we've got Bradford as a QB2 in Week 2 for fantasy owners. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 14. [IND - RB Frank Gore rests Thursday](=) Source: AZCardinals.com - Darren Urban Indianapolis Colts RB [Frank Gore](=) (rest) did not practice Thursday, Sept. 14. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Just a day of rest for the veteran here. Against the Cardinals in Week 2, Gore should only be relied on as a RB3/flex option. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 15. [WAS - RB Chris Thompson on the field Thursday]() Source: Redskins.com Washington Redskins RB [Chris Thompson](=) (back) fully participated in practice Thursday, Sept. 14. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] On the road against the Rams in Week 4, Thompson is a RB4 or 'what the heck' flex for fantasy owners in PPR leagues. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 16. [WAS - Full practice for WR Jamison Crowder]() Source: Redskins.com Washington Redskins WR [Jamison Crowder](=) (hip) fully participated in practice Thursday, Sept. 14. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] We'll see if Crowder (and Kirk Cousins and Jordan Reed) look more comfortable and better in Week 2. We see Crowder as a WR3/flex play in Week 2 against the Rams. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 17. [DET - WR Golden Tate limited due to finger]( Source: Detroit Free Press - Dave Birkett Detroit Lions WR [Golden Tate](=) (finger) was limited in practice Thursday, Sept. 14. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] The Giants have a physical secondary, so Tate and the Lions receivers have quite the challenge coming up on Monday night. We've got Tate as a low-end WR2 for fantasy owners in Week 2. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 18. [WAS - WR Josh Doctson limited again]() Source: Redskins.com Washington Redskins WR [Josh Doctson](=) (hamstring) was limited during practice Thursday, Sept. 14. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Doctson is only a player we're monitoring in dynasty leagues. He played 20 snaps against the Eagles in Week 1, but he ended up with zero targets. Even if he plays in Week 2, Doctson shouldn't do much and may end up on a limited snap count. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 19. [JAX - QB Blake Bortles full go](=) Source: Jaguars.com Jacksonville Jaguars QB [Blake Bortles](=) (wrist) participated fully in practice Thursday, Sept. 14. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Cool...and nobody is starting him. The Jaguars offense is all about running the rock with rookie RB Leonard Fournette. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 20. [CLE - WR Kenny Britt fully practices](=) Source: ClevelandBrowns.com Cleveland Browns WR [Kenny Britt](=) (knee) participated fully in practice Thursday, Sept. 14. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Britt's starting spot with the Browns is not guaranteed just one week into the season. Even if he starts, we can't recommend Britt as anything more than a WR6 in Week 2 against the Ravens. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 21. [CLE - RB Duke Johnson logs full practice again](=) Source: ClevelandBrowns.com Cleveland Browns RB [Duke Johnson](=) (chest) was a full participant in practice Thursday, Sept. 14. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Against a tough Ravens defense, Johnson should continue to get plenty of work as a receiver out of the backfield (or the slot) for the Browns. He's a RB4 or 'what the heck' flex for fantasy owners in Week 2. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 22. [BUF - RB LeSean McCoy takes part in practice]( Source: BuffaloBills.com Buffalo Bills RB [LeSean McCoy](=) (wrist) fully participated in practice Thursday, Sept. 14. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] McCoy is the centerpiece of the Bills offense and they are going to run the ball early and often. He's a must-start RB1 every week he's on the field in 2017. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 23. [CHI - RB Jordan Howard limited Thursday]() Source: Chicago Tribune - Rich Campbell Chicago Bears RB [Jordan Howard](=) (shoulder) was limited in practice Thursday, Sept. 14. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Howard is a bit banged up, and he's playing against a swarming Bucs defense in Week 2. We've still got him as a low-end RB1 for fantasy owners in Week 2. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 24. [MIA - TE Julius Thomas improving chemistry]( Source: The Miami Herald - Barry Jackson Miami Dolphins TE [Julius Thomas](=) has improved his chemistry with QB [Jay Cutler](=) over the last few weeks and has caught several touchdowns during practice. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] We are still a bit cautious about Thomas as we haven't seen the two of them in action. Adam Gase tends to use his tight ends a lot, and he and Thomas did really well when they were together in Denver. There have also been years when Jay Cutler has helped his tight ends produce a lot of points. We just aren't sure if this is all going to come together and when. Consider him a shaky TE2/TE3 this week, especially as the Rams have a legit defense and Aaron Donald is returning. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 25. [MIN - RB Dalvin Cook's role will continue]( Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune - Andrew Krammer Minnesota Vikings RB [Dalvin Cook](=) will keep being used as a workhorse running back, according to offensive coordinator Pat Shurmur. Cook received 25 touches in the Vikings' Week 1 win. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] We were concerned that, after the mishmosh of last year, the Vikings might have forgotten how to use a bellcow back, but clearly Cook is a guy they know what to do with. The Steelers are a tougher test for him, but we loved what we saw from him last week and think he'll be able to have some success even in this game. Consider him a rock-solid RB2 this week despite the matchup. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 26. [DAL - WR Terrance Williams remains sidelined]() Source: The Dallas Morning News - Brandon George Dallas Cowboys WR [Terrance Williams](=) (ankle) did not practice Thursday, Sept. 14. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] He was a big part of the offense last week, but would have faced a tough Denver secondary this week. We would avoid him for sure this week, even if he is active for the game. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 27. [JAX - RB Leonard Fournette keeps legs churning]() Source: The Florida Times-Union - Ryan O'Halloran Jacksonville Jaguars RB [Leonard Fournette](=) had 61 yards rushing after contact in Week 1. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Fournette is a powerful, determined runner, and performed well against what should be a very good Houston defense. Tennessee struggled against a similarly powerful running in Oakland's Marshawn Lynch last week, so they are vulnerable. The Jaguars also lost Allen Robinson for the season, and between that and Blake Bortles being Blake Bortles, Fournette is going to see a lot of work. We like him a lot this week, and he should put up some solid RB1 numbers. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- That'll do it for today, Folks. Thanks for reading and thanks for being part of Footballguys. We'll see you tomorrow with the Update. Peace, J = --- Thank you for subscribing to our Footballguys Daily Update Email! Get your 3 Free Downloads [here](=). You are currently subscribed as {EMAIL} To unsubscribe, click [here](. * Footballguys.com * PO Box 937 * Cabot, AR 72023-0937 * News Items Powered By: =